21 Club collection, 1972-1975
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- 21 (Restaurant : New York, N.Y.)
- Title
- 21 Club collection
- Dates
- 1972-1975 (inclusive)Date of CollectionDate of Collection
- Quantity
- 23.67 cubic ft. (14 items)
- Collection Number
- 02334
- Summary
- The 21 Club opened for business in 1930. Collection contains model airplanes, automobiles, and ships; and a book, a brochure, and a print.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The 21 Club opened for business on January 1, 1930, in New York City and became one of the most famous speakeasies during the Prohibition Era. The architecture is known for such clandestine features as camouflaged doors, invisible chutes, and revolving bars. The artwork that hangs on its walls today is said to have been accepted as payment for overdue bar tabs during the Great Depression, and the ceilings are covered in donated toys and sports memorabilia.
Content Description
Collection contains aircraft and commercial airliner, truck, automobile, and ship scale models; a book titled “21”: The Life and Times of New York’s Favorite Club by Marilyn Kaytor; a brochure about the 21 Club in New York City; an envelope commemorating the JFK Space Center; a print titled “Dawn Patrol” commemorating early flight.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
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Restrictions on Use
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Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Inventories
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list for 14 items.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)Container: Box 1-14
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Airplanes -- Models.
- Automobiles -- Models.
- Ship models.
Corporate Names
- John F. Kennedy Space Center.
Geographical Names
- New York City (N.Y.)
